Directrice Everdeen

I will admit a guilty pleasure: I have really enjoyed the Hunger Games movies (the first two). I found them wildly entertaining, as well as well-acted and well-produced. I would not, however, list them among Good Movies for Clothes (see this post) — except that I was struck by a misshapen sweater vest that Katniss wears in the opening scenes of the second film, while she’s hunting furry creatures with a bow and arrow and realizes she no longer has the ability to kill after being forced to participate in the Games. Do you know the vest I mean? Grey, thick, lopsided?

It seems designed to keep her a little warmer, but not actually warm. That seems about right for District 12.

Really, a cross between a sweater vest and an infinity scarf

When I saw a plausible facsimile on YOOX, I pounced.

Dystopian Directrice

Why does everyone go berserk for free food at the office? It’s not like any of us are ordinarily missing lunch . . .

Just the thing for work, which is like a watered-down version of The Hunger Games when free sandwiches are available in the kitchen.

And now, a YOOX miracle. I found this Barbara Bui bag on YOOX in 2014 and put it in my “Dream Box.” As I dithered, it sold out — but I left it in my Dream Box and almost one year later, it came back in stock and YOOX notified me. A miracle of the sort that Effie Trinket could appreciate.

7 thoughts on “Directrice Everdeen”

As a knitter, I totally remember that scene/sweater from Hunger Games!!! In fact I thought about knitting it but practicality took over….why have half your body uncovered? Your shirt/vest does have that edge….love it!! jodiehttp://www.jtouchofstyle.com

I love this! I’ve been on the lookout for interesting little tops like this to wear over white-collared shirts. Just like a commenter noted for your muppet-fur vest: It keeps the outfit from taking itself too seriously. (I paraphrase here.) Although sadly lacking in fake shag, that floppy cap sleeve is adorable.

As for the free-food mob . . . really? You too? I thought it was just academia.

I would like to know your thoughts on the Taryn Rose brand. I haven’t seen her shoes in person to try them on so am unsure of the fit. They don’t seem to come in different widths so I am not sure if they would fit my wide feet.

My feet are a B width, but wide and Taryn Rose fit me well. I like Taryn Rose shoes a lot. They are designed by an orthopedic surgeon, and are purportedly designed to support and protect the foot. I think they are very comfortable, but I wouldn’t class them with, say, running shoes in terms of support.